The Chevrolet Traverse receives a few minor changes and updates for the 2019 model year, representing the second model year of the second-generation Traverse.
Changes, Updates, New Features
Following are the changes, updates and new features for the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse:
- Exterior:
- Deletion of 18″ Bright Silver machined face painted aluminum wheels
- Addition of a redesigned Premier badge on liftgate
- Addition of new LPO-level bright roof-rack cross rails for Premier (1LZ) and High Country (2LZ) models as part of LPO-level “Hit The Road Package”
- On the 2018 Traverse, the roof-rack cross rails were black on the Premier and High Country trims
- For the 2019 Traverse, the LPO-Level black roof-rack cross rails are only available on LT, RS and Redline Edition models
- Interior:
- Replacement of heated steering wheel with automatic heated steering wheel, which automatically turns on when selectable automatic activation enabled
- Equipment-level changes:
- 18″ Bright Silver machined face painted aluminum wheels are replaced with 18″ Bright Silver painted aluminum wheels as standard on 2FL and 1LT
- Cargo Package no longer includes LPO-level integrated cargo liner, which will now be included in Floor Liner Package
- Premium Carpet Mat Package is now only available on High Country (2LZ); was available on LS, LT and 1LZÂ for 2018 Traverse.
See detailed 2019 Chevrolet Traverse changes, updates and new features here: 2019 Traverse change log.
The updates and changes described here are specific to the U.S. market and may be different for other markets.
Body Styles
The 2019 Chevrolet Traverse continues to be offered as a full-size four-door crossover utility vehicle (CUV) with three rows of seating.
Platform
Like all second-generation units of the Chevy Traverse, the 2019 Traverse continues to ride on the long-wheelbase variant of the GM C1 platform (or “Chi”) shared with the following vehicles:
- 2018 and newer Buick Enclave (second generation)
- 2020Â Cadillac XT6Â (first generation)
Meanwhile, the short-wheelbase version of the C1 platform is used to underpin the following vehicles:
- 2017 and newer Cadillac XT5 (first generation)
- 2018 and newer GMC Acadia (second generation)
We also expect that the rumored future Chevy Blazer will ride on the same platform, expected for the 2019 model year. See more on the 2019 Chevy Blazer.
Production
The 2019 Chevrolet Traverse is assembled by GM USA at the GM Lansing Delta Township factory in Michigan.
Availability
We expect the 2019 Chevy Traverse to follow the regular GM model year rollover sequence, and launch on or before the third quarter of calendar year 2018.
Beyond 2019
We expect that the current, second-generation Chevrolet Traverse will remain in production for at least the 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and probably the 2024 model years, and that an all-new, future Chevrolet Traverse will launch in the vicinity of the 2024 or 2025 model years.
Discussion
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News
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